Description of the functions of the cornices of the building
The main function of the eaves is protective and decorative. Lateral overhangs protrude from the wall at 50 cm, protecting the facade of the building from external influences.
Frontal - 1 m. The ledge of the cornice is determined by the height of the room and the thickness of the foundation.
The final completion of the roof structure is the erection of the overhang. The ends of the beams are tied with a small number of wooden bars that cover the careless edges of the roof - its protruding counterfeit materials. A necessary condition is the arrangement of the ventilation system. And the cornice plays an important role, especially when planning an attic as an attic. The ventilation system must be equipped with a protective mesh to prevent additional contaminants from entering the cornices.
Finishing of the eaves of the building: materials
The following materials are used for finishing the overhangs:
- Metal
- Sofit
- Molded board
- Board
A huge amount of materials are used for the roofing of the roof cornices. A common option is a board. Its parameters can have different indicators, the only thing - the thickness should correspond to the data of 17-22 millimeters. Suitable boards from:
- Larchs
- Spruce
- Pines
The main condition - the absence of moisture in the wood, its absolute dryness( preferably before the construction process with a special water-repellent solution).
Steel cornices with the average parameters of 0.7 millimeters, metal perforated plates, aluminum overhangs with a stainless base are popular. No exception - copper roof cornices.
Separate words deserve spotlights. Advantages are their aesthetic appearance, no problems with ventilation, a small amount of energy consumption for heating the room.
It's important to note! Spotlights give the building not only beauty and aesthetics, they are made of environmentally friendly materials. Easy to install. Rational in use. The cornice, made of soffits, is very simple to install with your own hands.
There are several types of soffits:
- solid or non-perforated
- perforated
- with central perforation
They can include vinyl. There are additionally aluminum, steel, copper.
Word on the soffit cornices of the building
Sofitas deservedly enjoyed their popularity. Their advantages - uncomplicated installation, ease, the ability to install their own hands. Their application begins with the installation of the crate, which is located parallel to the wall of the building on the bases of the roof eaves. The gaps of the racks are about half a meter. The wall plank should have an F or J-shaped profile, which has the meaning of a groove and contains one strip of soffit of the eaves of the building. The second side is fixed with self-tapping screws and an L-shaped profile( windshield frontal fastening).
Looking at the video in the next tab, you will get a better idea of how to install the roof asphalt
.Fastening of the eaves of the building can be done not only with your own hands at any time of the year. It does not affect the welfare of the roofing system.
Fastening of spotlights is carried out through certain holes not at an inclined angle. The right angle affects the condition of the cornice from the soffit depending on the weather. Eaves can be installed thanks to tools:
- knife
- with scissors, cutting metal,
- circular saw
Using each tool, you need to know the rules of operation. A knife is not recommended to be pierced through( it is enough to bend and unbend the soffit plate a couple of times).Cutting teeth of the compass should be turned towards you. And when using scissors, you do not need to cut the forefoot on the entire length of their knives.
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